2 Corinthians 4:7

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the transcendent excellence of the power might be of God, and not of us.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

In Context

6For the God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, he hath shined into our hearts, to give illumination of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

8We are afflicted on every side, yet not reduced to extremities; under difficulties, yet not in despair;

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Cross References

Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field: which when a man findeth, he hideth, and for joy thereof, goeth away and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

1 Corinthians 1:28and the ignoble things of the world, and the despicable, hath God elected, and the things that are not, to bring to nought the things which are,

1 Corinthians 4:9For I think that God hath exposed us his apostles the last as devoted unto death. For we have been made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 4:2-8

Constancy and Sincerity of the Apostles; The Apostle's Integrity. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which… Read the whole commentary →

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